# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S142 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 142 tion of its elementary, secondary, and graduate pro- grams by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); and Wuereas, The Board for Higher Education reports commendable progress toward accreditation throughout the Synod’s system of high schools, colleges, and sem- inaries; therefore be it Resolved, That we commend the Board for Higher Education, the schools which were accredited during this triennium, and their respective boards of control and faculties for achieving such recognition; and be it further Resolved, That each board of control be encouraged to continue to strive for full accreditation of the school while adhering to the institution’s philosophy of Lu- theran education and safeguarding the primary purpose and function of each institution. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Designate Luther Tower as an Official Memorial of the Synod RESOLUTION 6-14 Report 6-07 (CW, p. 210) Wuereas, The Luther Tower at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, was constructed as a memorial to the ministry of our church; and Wuereas, The funds for the Luther Tower were given by alumni and other individuals for this purpose; there- fore be it Resolved, That the Synod designate the Luther Tower at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as an official memorial to the ministry of our church. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Make Provision for Some Housing for Married Students RESOLUTION 6-15 Report 6-07 (CW, p. 210) Wuereas, Student marriages nationally as well as at our terminal schools are on the increase; and Wuereas, The ministerial curriculum requires 4 years after graduation from 4 years of college and therefore results in a higher average age at both semi- naries than formerly; and Wuereas, The provision of some housing for married students either on or immediately adjacent to the cam- pus will assist in making available leadership of return- ing seniors and their general wholesome influence over the younger students; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod authorize the use of some of the present synodically owned apartments at Saint Louis by married students where these are available over and above the priority given to faculty and re- turning missionaries; and be it further RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 6 Resolved, That the Synod, as a matter of policy and on the basis of specific requests, make grants also for construction of housing for married students, with the provision that synodical grants for such projects be made in amounts which do not exceed the grants which would be required to house the same number of un- married students; and be it finally Resolved, That grants authorized under this policy are to be made only upon approval of specific requests made in accordance with procedure currently pre- scribed for grants to educational institutions. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Express Commendation for Offerings for Chapel at Concordia Seminary Springfield, Til. RESOLUTION 6-16 Report 6-08 (CW, pp. 211—215) Wuereas, The congregations of the Central Illinois District and the Iowa District West have pledged them- selves to substantial sums as a thankoffering for a chapel at Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IIL; and Wuereas, The alumni of Concordia Seminary, Springfield, have raised a large sum for the chapel; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod commend the congrega- tions of the Central Ilinois District, the Iowa District West, and the alumni of Concordia Seminary, Spring- field, Ill., for these expressions of gratitude and support. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Express Commendation for Gifts to Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn. RESOLUTION 6-17 Report 6-20 (CW, pp. 243—245) Wuereas, The Minnesota North and Minnesota South Districts of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League have given substantial gifts to Concordia College, Saint Paul, Minn., toward the construction of Wollaeger Hall; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod commend the Minnesota North and the Minnesota South Districts of the Lu- theran Women’s Missionary League for their gifts on behalf of Concordia College, St.Paul, Minn. Action: This resolution was adopted. Re Calling New Staff Members with Parish Experience RESOLUTION 6-18 Overture 6-46 (CW, p. 260) Resolved, That the Synod hereby express its basic agreement with Overture 6-46. Action: This resolution was adopted.